Pre-FEED Economic Evaluation of the Equus Gas Project

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Stock EQUUS Energy Ltd (EQU.ASX)
Release Time 19 Aug 2026, 8:21 a.m.
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 Equus Gas Project Economic Evaluation Complete
Key Points
  • Pre-FEED completed for Equus Gas Project, confirming robust development pathway.
  • Development Plan targets 2 Mtpa LNG, 50 TJ/d domestic gas, and 12,000 bbl/d condensate.
  • Estimated NPV10 of $867 million and IRR of 31%.
  • Initial capital outlay of $1.25 billion for Phase 1.
Full Summary

Equus Energy has completed the Pre-Front End Engineering Design (Pre-FEED) for its Equus Gas Project, confirming a technically robust development pathway. The Development Plan targets production of 2 million tonnes per annum of liquefied natural gas (LNG), 50 terajoules per day of Western Australian domestic gas, and a peak condensate rate of approximately 12,000 barrels per day. The project is estimated to generate approximately US$22.3 billion of nominal revenue and US$11.6 billion of nominal EBITDA, representing an EBITDA margin of approximately 52%. The Development Plan delivers a Project NPV10 of US$867 million and nominal IRR of 31% with capital payback approximately two years after first production. The initial capital outlay is estimated at approximately US$1.25 billion (real terms, including 20% contingency) and excludes the leased FPSO and export pipeline.

Guidance

Estimated NPV10 of $867 million, IRR of 31%, and capital payback in second year of production

Outlook

Equus is progressing into the next phase of partnering and commercialization to advance the project towards FEED and FID.